The stuggle for work
Geplaatst in Skyrocket, Webdesign, Webdevelopment Reeds 2 reacties op dit berichtLast year was the first year I worked as freelance webdesigner/developer, on my own, no boss, no arguments, no paycheck trouble, no strings attached. To my own surprise everything worked out very well, i’ve been able to attract a couple of customers and persuade a few of my former employers clients to have me continue work on their website (my employer went bankrupt so he can’t really care can he?). As starter I could also take advantage of a few business laws overhere in Belgium that makes it easier for young startups, I didn’t need to charge BTW (VAT) if i kept my turnover below 5500 euro’s and the paperwork is near to nothing. By the end of 2005 I finished several websites and I was confident 2006 would turn out equally great, if not better. But boy was this first month of 2006 a bugger …
It’s damn hard to get potential clients to call back, little work, little interest of former clients to rework or upgrade. But hey … today the struggle is over … I signed 2 new contracts (well the signing still has to be done but it’s a formality) and have 3 (!!!) others on the line … I think it’ll be hard to keep overhead below 5500 euro’s this year. Well i’m sure NOT gonna try to keep it below the threshold. Long live 2006!
Anyone has some work for me? Send it this way!
I’m glad things are working out for you. Don’t forget about partnerships with other companies. For example: if they are focused on development and know next to nothing about design, you could team up with them when they get an allround project and the other way around. Package deals
Hehe, I still have to decide what my focus is … i enjoy both design and programming.